The BBC recently announced the candidates for this years Sports Personality of the Year and with the fantastic year of sport Britain’s had, the panel increased the shortlist from 10 to 12 super sportsmen and women. However, if you weren’t watching the Olympics, you probably won’t know who the majority of them are so we… Continue reading Sports Personality of the Year 2012
Category: Features
Why Reality TV Is Better Than Reality
‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis also apparently the season to don your onesie and not move from the sofa ever. I quite simply refuse to believe I am the only one engaging in some serious slobbery during this festive season, and I can tell you exactly why the sofa is so appealing: reality… Continue reading Why Reality TV Is Better Than Reality
REVIEW: Rise of the Guardians
Santa Claus (Alex Baldwin), the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) and the Sandman make up the team of mythical creatures referred to as The Guardians in the animated adaptation of William Joyce’s book, Rise of the Guardians. The myths of these characters build off our preconceptions to establish an imaginative world… Continue reading REVIEW: Rise of the Guardians
Making Monsters
As the co-founder of MillenniumFX, Europe’s largest provider of special effects makeup, prosthetics and animatronics for TV, film and stage, it’s safe to say that Neill Gorton’s job is a little unusual. We speak to the man behind the aliens of Doctor Who, the blood and guts of Saving Private Ryan and the supernatural creatures… Continue reading Making Monsters
Not so little any more…
When they were first thrown together at X Factor boot camp, little did we know that Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall could be the coolest, freshest girl band the charts had seen for years. A year on, Little Mix have a couple of number one singles under their belts, a sell-out… Continue reading Not so little any more…
REVIEW: Girls Aloud – Ten
Girls Aloud are back with their greatest hits collection Ten. The girls have reunited to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their forming on reality show Popstars: The Rivals – remember that one?! It’s hard to believe it’s been a over a decade since Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberley, Nicola and Sarah burst on to the scene… Continue reading REVIEW: Girls Aloud – Ten
Exploring Central America
After finishing his sixth year at Dunblane High School in 2011, Alastair Spray packed his bags and headed to Central America for a year of volunteering as an English teacher through Project Trust. The 18-year-old Aberdeen Uni student fills us in on his incredible gap year… What inspired you to take part in Project Trust?… Continue reading Exploring Central America
Change the Future of Gaming
Time is running out to join the revolutionary gaming initiative which will see one gamers’ vision put into production, and a new gaming concept launched to the gaming community. Gioteck, the fastest growing console peripherals brand in Europe, is looking for someone with an idea for a peripheral never seen before, that will enhance gaming… Continue reading Change the Future of Gaming
Money Management
If talk of APRs and overdrafts has your head in a spin, our handy ‘how to’ guide will soon sort out your banking woes… PICK A BANK Whether you want to set up your first account or you think it’s time to get a better deal, the big question is – how do you pick… Continue reading Money Management